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Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the
Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

In this role you are responsible for building and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams with the best in class of fit & comfort, performance, and create world-class footwear. Focus on the development through footwear best practices/standards, and find technical solutions, build at cost, project management, UAs sustainability strategy, and inherence to product integrity via consumer satisfaction and UAs Footwear requirements.
Your Impact

Displays a strong understanding of advanced concepts of pattern engineering and subsequent costing/quality implications, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, 3D, mold making, materials, customs, patents, and most aspects of the manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and Commercialization
Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to ontime delivery of sales samples and production confirmation
Display an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to manipulate the process in order to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product
Mentor design and development personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives of the organization
Ability to critique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective
Lead Asia development trips as necessary to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects
Recommend and specify to product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and products functional goals, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing)
Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and ultimately drive the decision-making process that leads to ontime production confirmation and margin goals
Provide technical packages for assigned projects for each season, including midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, project specifications
Create and maintainBOM and fulfill development requirements in Centric system.
Collaborate across cross-functional teams using VR production creation as a part of sample round.
Effectively communicate with our Asia Liaison Development, Design, Tech, Pricing and Production to manage project sampling and confirmation in Asia
Participate in product presentations and reviews at seasonal sales meetings, with our retail partners and other internal functions
Closely collaborate and manage product integrity, Fit & Comfort with category wear-test analyst throughout the development process

Qualifications

Bachelors degree with typically 2 years of related experience or Masters degree without experience or typically 6 years of relevant experience without degree.
Advanced knowledge of Footwear product development and manufacturing experience
Current computer hardware and software proficiency
Ability to work professionally and efficiently cross-functionally across Under Armour, including Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations
Strong understanding of the working methods and cultural norms of source countries
Excellent verbal and written skills
Workplace Location


Location:
This individual must reside within commuting distance from our
Baltimore, Maryland
office.

Return to Work Designation: Three (3)
days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.

Travel:

5% of the year

Relocation

No relocation provided
Base Compensation

$65,062.00 - $89,459.70USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.

Want more details about benefits? Visit our page
here

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.